The General Director of the National Cannabis Control Agency, Mrs. Assoc. Prof. Linda Pustina and a delegation from the National Agency for Cannabis Control/ NACC, along with members of the Licensing Commission, conducted an official visit to the United States from December 2 to December 6, 2024, to learn from the best global practices in the cannabis industry.
During the visit, the delegation participated in the annual meeting of the Cannabis Regulators Association, where discussions were held on the legal framework and best regulatory practices applied in the cannabis industry in 45 states of the USA, as well as in Canada, Malta, and the Netherlands.
The delegation also participated in the 13th edition of the International Cannabis Expo, a global hub for innovation and international cooperation, where the latest technologies for the cultivation and processing of cannabis were showcased, with a focus on environmentally friendly practices.
During this visit, Ms. Pustina held a series of bilateral meetings, including with representatives from the FDA, members of the Board of Directors of CANNRA, the head of the California Cannabis Control Department, leaders from key departments of Health Canada, representatives from the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Reference Laboratory, and the head of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
These meetings were an important opportunity to build connections and establish bridges of collaboration with key actors in the cannabis industry in the United States and Europe, enabling the acquisition of knowledge and best practices for the sustainable and innovative development of this promising industry in Albania.